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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

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Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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| Mark Rogers

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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

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There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

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It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Why I’d Buy Royal Bank Of Scotland Group plc Despite Today’s £2bn Loss

| Peter Stephens

Royal Bank Of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) still holds great appeal even though it remains firmly in the red.

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC Delivers On Dividend Promise: Time To Buy?

| Roland Head

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) delivered a pleasant surprise to investors this morning. Is it time to top up?

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How You Could Lose 50% On Lloyds Banking Group PLC And Barclays PLC From Here

| Kevin Godbold

There are no 'good' banks for long-term investing, and that includes Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) and Barclays PLC…

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Are Rio Tinto plc, Standard Chartered PLC & GKN plc Corking Contrarian Buys?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment prospects of Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) and GKN plc…

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Which Bank Is Best: Barclays PLC, Banco Santander SA Or Royal Bank Of Scotland Group plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over banking behemoths Barclays PLC (LON: BARC), Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) and Royal Bank…

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What To Expect From Lloyds Banking Group plc, Persimmon plc And Merlin Entertainments plc Results This Week

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan looks at expectations for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Persimmon plc (LON: PSN) and Merlin Entertainments plc…

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Why Do Investors Hate Barclays PLC?

| Peter Stephens

Shares in Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) continue to disappoint, but are they finally worth buying?

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Could Shareholders In Barclays PLC And Standard Chartered PLC Bank 50% Gains?

| Roland Head

Is now the right time to invest in Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) and Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN)?

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Does An 8% Yield Make HSBC Holdings plc A Buy Despite Profits Miss?

| Roland Head

Should you be alarmed by today's results from HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA), or is it time to load up on…

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Has The European Banking Crisis Made Lloyds Banking Group PLC An Even Better Buy?

| Harvey Jones

The road to recovery at Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) remains long and winding, says Harvey Jones.

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3 Of The FTSE 100’s Riskiest Dividends: Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc And Barclays PLC

| Kevin Godbold

Forward dividends seem fragile at Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS), Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and…

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Why NOW Is The Perfect Time To Buy Barclays PLC & HSBC Holdings plc!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why recent share weakness makes both Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) and HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) stunning…

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc Would Be Crushed By Negative Interest Rates

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) under the spotlight.

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Here’s How Lloyds Banking Group PLC And Barclays PLC Could Double Your Money

| Alan Oscroft

Are Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) and Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) set for 100% gains?

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Warning: HSBC Holdings plc May Never Return To 600p

| Rupert Hargreaves

HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) may struggle to return to its former glory.

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HSBC Holdings Plc And Barclays Plc: Which Bank Is The Better Buy?

| Ian Pierce

Are HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) and Barclays Plc (LON: BARC) finally set to turn the corner?

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HSBC Holdings plc To Stay In UK: Is It Time To Buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Is HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) safe enough to buy yet?

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Will Barclays PLC Really Yield 5.4% In 2016?

| Peter Stephens

Should investors in Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) be optimistic about its income prospects?

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Will HSBC Holdings plc Soar If It Keeps Its HQ In London?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a closer look at HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA).

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3 Catalysts To Propel Lloyds Banking Group PLC Higher

| Peter Stephens

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) could be about to soar.

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Will The Lloyds Banking Group plc Sale Now Wait Until 2017?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) under the spotlight.

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What’s Wrong With Banking Stocks (And Should You Buy Them)?

| Roland Head

Are recent falls in banking stocks a contrarian buying opportunity, or is there worse news to come?

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Should Lloyds Banking Group PLC’s Shareholders Prepare For Another 20% Drop?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) could fall further but investors shouldn't be concerned.

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Are Dividends Built To Last At Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, J Sainsbury plc And British American Tobacco plc?

| Kevin Godbold

How safe are Royal bank of Scotland Group plc's (LON: RBS), J Sainsbury plc's (LON: SBRY) and British American Tobacco…

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How HSBC Holdings plc Could Be Worth 675p!

| Peter Stephens

Shares in HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could rise by 53%.

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Are Barclays plc, Standard Chartered and HSBC Holdings plc Canaries In The Coal Mine?

| Dave Sullivan

Is the market pricing-in worse news to come from Barclays plc (LON: BARC), Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) and HSBC Holdings…

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Are Dividends At Lloyds Banking Group PLC & BP plc On A Knife-Edge?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the payout prospects of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) and BP plc (LON: BP).

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Can Stricken Aviva plc, Glencore PLC & Banco Santander SA Making A Fighting Comeback?

| Harvey Jones

Aviva plc (LON: AV), Glencore PLC (LON: GLEN) & Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) have enjoyed mixed fortunes lately and…

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Things Could Get Even Worse For HSBC Holdings plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc & Standard Chartered PLC

| Harvey Jones

The troubles afflicting HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) and Standard Chartered PLC…

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Beginners’ Portfolio: GlaxoSmithKline plc Gains Ground, while BP plc And Barclays PLC Are Faltering

| Alan Oscroft

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK), Barclays PLC (LON: BARC), and even BP plc (LON: BP) surely have a strong future.

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Can HSBC Holdings plc Cut Its Way To Higher Profits?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the spotlight on HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA).

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Why It Could Be Wise To Invest £1,000 In Lloyds Banking Group PLC Today

| G A Chester

Sooner rather than later could prove the best strategy for buying shares in Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY).

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Could Barclays PLC Really Rise By 341%?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy shares in Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) ahead of stunning potential gains?

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Could Hargreaves Lansdown PLC Be A Better Buy Than HSBC Holdings plc?

| Roland Head

Investors looking for reliable returns may want to consider FTSE 100 candidate Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (LON:HL), rather than HSBC Holdings…

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What You Really Need To Know About Lloyds Banking Group Plc Shares

| James Skinner

Here's what you really need to know if you're considering buying Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LON: LLOY) shares in 2016.

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You Can Buy Lloyds Banking Group plc Before The Government Sells It

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) under the spotlight.

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3 Unmissable Bear Market Bargains: Prudential plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, Volex PLC?

| Alan Oscroft

Are Prudential plc (LON: PRU), Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) and Volex PLC (LON: VLX) too cheap…

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Are Dividends Built To Last At Barclays PLC And Aviva plc?

| Kevin Godbold

How safe are Barclays PLC's (LON: BARC) And Aviva plc's (LON: AV) Dividends?

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HSBC Holdings Plc & Standard Chartered Plc: What You Need To Know For 2016

| James Skinner

Some points to consider about HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) & Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN) in 2016.

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Can Dividends At Anglo American plc (12%), HSBC Holdings plc (7.1%) And Legal & General Group Plc (6.1%) Get Any Better?

| Alan Oscroft

Should you chase the cash from Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) and Legal & General…

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